Overview
Experience Kauai’s unforgettable Wailua River Kayak & Sacred Falls Hike—a 5-hour family-friendly adventure that combines serene river paddling, a rainforest hike, swimming beneath a 120-foot waterfall, and a fresh picnic lunch. This outing is ideal for active travelers looking to explore some of Hawaii’s most sacred landscapes in a fun and immersive way.
Itinerary
This five-hour guided tour is a wonderful waterfall adventure for the family (ages 6 to 60) combining idyllic paddling on the Wailua River and a hike to a remote bridal-veil waterfall.
The Wailua River became the center of activity for early Hawaiians and is known as one of Hawaii's two most sacred places.
At night, it is said that one can still hear ancient drums thunder in concert with the nearby surf The trail leading to our sacred waterfall is a beautiful "greenhouse" where flowers, brooks, and ferns abound.
Swim by the waterfall and enjoy a fresh deli made lunch.
The setting for this jaunt is tranquil and tropical, the pace is unhurried.
We delight in sharing the peaceful, pastoral existence of ancient Hawaii with you.
Come share the life and natural history of this mystical land and enjoy its great quiet with us! *Please be advised before booking this tour trail conditions can be slippery, with moving stream crossings, and muddy areas with uneven surfaces.
We can make exceptions for folks over 60 who have no physical/medical limitations and are physically active and capable.
The guide has the right to refuse service to anyone.
You are the motor.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Water resistant bags
- Guide(s) State certified and trained in water safety
- Guided River Kayak and Hike
- Double sit on top kayaks
- Call/Email prior with your selection: Deli sandwich (turkey, ham, salami, veggie or PBJ) otherwise default to a turkey
- Walking sticks
- Bring your own bottle or container - cold filtered water is provided at the store location
- Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) i.e. life preservers
- Hawaiian assorted chips, fresh baked cookie and cut pineapple
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting & Logistics
*Wailua River Marina - Kayak Kauai Store (MEET AT THE BUILDING - NOT LAUNCH AREA) Please check-in 15 minutes early NO TRANSPORATION
Meeting Point
Meeting details will be provided after booking.
Special Instructions
Call/Email prior with your lunch selection: Deli sandwich (turkey, ham, salami, veggie or PBJ) otherwise default will be turkey
Photos
Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch Photos
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- WHAT TO BRING: Sun Protection, Light Shirt, Bathing Suit, Towel and a Change of clothes
- Footwear for a trail that can be muddy, uneven surfaces and trekking through water (aqua shoes, teevas, or tennis shoes)no flip flops or crocs
- Place your lunch choice: (turkey, salami, ham, PBj or veggie). Vegan and/or gluten free requests can be accommodated. Please be sure to notate if you require a vegan or gluten free meal.
- The guide has the right to refuse service to any guests who appear to have any physical/health limitations or issues that could prevent the guest from completing the paddle or hike to the falls safely. We have a strict 24-hour non-refundable cancellation policy (48 hours required for groups of 6 or more).
- Not recommended for travelers with knee, ankle, hip, shoulder or wrist problems/injuries. There is no refund for having to refuse anyone with these obvious limitations or not being able to complete any portion of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
